Santa Rosa · Licensed center
Bridge School, the
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 45 children.
- Run by the person who holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since February 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Aug 12, 20261 citation
CCR 101226(e)(2)Type B
“(2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child (C6) has an epinephrine auto-injector prescribed to them. Upon review of the stored medication at the facility, C6's epinephrine auto-injector was observed to have expired 12/31/25 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101226(e)(2)
Mar 5, 20262 citations
CCR 101170(e)(3)Type B
“(e)All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Staff S4 was observed working with children during the visit. S4 was not listed on the facility roster, does have an eligible clearance but has not been associated to the facility, which poses a pontential personal rights risk to the persons in care.”
CCR 101170(e)(3)
CCR101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
“(d)Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center…a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day… In addition, a written report…shall be submitted to the Department within seven days…(1)Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with L1, the facility had water leaking into the classroom during the rain storm and it was not reported to the Department, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR101212(d)(1)(C)
- Jan 9, 2025Nothing cited
Feb 7, 20232 citations
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
“(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 staff files. Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 3 (S3) do not have proof of immunity to Measles or Pertussis on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
“(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 4 staff files. L1 stated that Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 3 (S3) have not completed the Mandated Reporter Training and Staff 2's (S2's) training certificate is expired and has not yet renewed the training, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
The state cited rules at 3 of this center's 4 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 4 times had fewer: 94% of 569 had rules cited at 2 or fewer.
How all 569 Bay Area centers inspected 4 times compare
Of the 569 Bay Area centers the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None41%
- 1 of 438%
- 2 of 415%
- 3 of 46%This center
- All 41%
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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- August 12, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since February 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Type A —
(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by evidenced by: Based on interviews, LPA’s observation and records reviewed, L1 was notified by staff that mold was observed in the 2/3’s classroom, beginning in January 2026 to present. Records show spots that appeared to be mold at the base of more than one wall and under area rugs in the 2/3’s classroom. Based on interviews, children and staff have continued to occupy the 2/3’s room for a morning routine, which poses an immediate personal rights risk or health and safety risk to the children in care.
· April 20, 2026
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Aug 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 12, 2026
CCR 101226(e)(2) · Type B
(2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child (C6) has an epinephrine auto-injector prescribed to them. Upon review of the stored medication at the facility, C6's epinephrine auto-injector was observed to have expired 12/31/25 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Mar 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · March 5, 2026
CCR 101170(e)(3) · Type B
(e)All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Staff S4 was observed working with children during the visit. S4 was not listed on the facility roster, does have an eligible clearance but has not been associated to the facility, which poses a pontential personal rights risk to the persons in care.
CCR101212(d)(1)(C) · Type B
(d)Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center…a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day… In addition, a written report…shall be submitted to the Department within seven days…(1)Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with L1, the facility had water leaking into the classroom during the rain storm and it was not reported to the Department, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Feb 2026 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · February 26, 2026
ALLEGATION(S): Facility is in disrepair Facility has mold INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A.S. made a subsequent complaint investigation inspection, for the purpose of delivering complaint findings, and met with Licensee/Director, J.D. (L1). It has been alleged that the facility is in disrepair, specifically that the 2/3 classroom has a visible overhead leak and carpet saturation during rainstorms, beginning in February of 2026. It has also been alleged that the facility has mold, specifically that mold was observed beginning in January 2026 in the 2/3 classroom, causing physical discomfort to staff and possibly children. During the initial investigation inspection on 03/05/26 LPA S. toured the facility and took photos in the 2/3 classroom. LPA requested and received a roster of the children in care and a copy of the facility’s personnel report from L1. LPA conducted interviews with L1 and two staff, S1 & S3. On 04/03/26 an interview was conducted with S2. Continue on LIC9099-C Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
CCR 101238(a) · Type B
(a)The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by evidenced by: Based on interview and record review the 2/3’s classroom has an overhead water leak, and the carpet in the 2/3’s room has become saturated with water, which poses a potential personal rights risk or health and safety risk to the children in care.
CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type A
(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by evidenced by: Based on interviews, LPA’s observation and records reviewed, L1 was notified by staff that mold was observed in the 2/3’s classroom, beginning in January 2026 to present. Records show spots that appeared to be mold at the base of more than one wall and under area rugs in the 2/3’s classroom. Based on interviews, children and staff have continued to occupy the 2/3’s room for a morning routine, which poses an immediate personal rights risk or health and safety risk to the children in care.
Feb 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 7, 2023
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 staff files. Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 3 (S3) do not have proof of immunity to Measles or Pertussis on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 4 staff files. L1 stated that Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 3 (S3) have not completed the Mandated Reporter Training and Staff 2's (S2's) training certificate is expired and has not yet renewed the training, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (707) 575-7959
- Address
- 1625 Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa, 95404
- License
- 493005697
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All checked November 2026.
State record
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License, Who runs it ccld.dss.ca.gov
Medium means the middle half of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 31 to 75 children. Small is 8 to 30; large is 76 to 312.